Doctoral students carry their studies both in Portugal and in the United States, and are co-advised by faculty at Carnegie Mellon and the respective Portuguese faculty. Graduates of the program receive dual degrees awarded by Carnegie Mellon and by the Portugal university they attend.

The expected duration of the program is five years (full-time). Scholarships and fellowships are available to qualified candidates. By enrolling in a dual degree program students experience the advantages of collaborative research between top-tier research institutions. The program’s high scientific standards serve to educate high-quality researchers, instructors, and innovators in the field of Computer Science.